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Balnoi

Coordinates: 33°37′N 73°59′E / 33.61°N 73.98°E / 33.61; 73.98
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Balnoi
Village
Balnoi is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Balnoi
Balnoi
Location in Jammu and Kashmir
Balnoi is located in India
Balnoi
Balnoi
Balnoi (India)
Coordinates: 33°37′N 73°59′E / 33.61°N 73.98°E / 33.61; 73.98[1]
Country India
Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir
DistrictPoonch
TehsilMendhar
Population
 (2011)
 • Total2,425[2]
Languages
 • SpokenHindi, Gojri, Pahari, Urdu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
185211
Vehicle registrationJK-12
Websitepoonch.nic.in

Balnoi is a village and municipality in Poonch district of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The village is located 24 km (15 mi) from the district headquarters, Mendhar.

Demographics

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According to the 2011 census of India, Balnoi has 435 households.[3] The literacy rate of Balnoi was 51.03% compared to 67.16% of Jammu and Kashmir. In Balnoi, Male literacy stands at 63.74% while the female literacy rate was 39.47%.

Demographics (2011 Census)
Total Male Female
Population 2425 1167 1258
Children aged below 6 years 538 268 270
Scheduled caste 0 0 0
Scheduled tribe 1286 620 666
Literacy 51.03% 63.74% 39.47%
Workers (all) 897 492 405
Main workers (all) 160
Marginal workers (total) 737 364 373

Transportation

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Road

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Balnoi is well-connected by road to other places in Jammu and Kashmir and India by the NH 144A and other intra-district roads.

Rail

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The nearest major railway stations to Balnoi are Jammu Tawi railway station and Awantipora railway station located at a distance of 233 km (145 mi) and 177 km (110 mi) respectively.

Air

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The nearest airport to Balnoi is Srinagar International Airport located at a distance of 203 km (126 mi) and is a 6.5-hour drive.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Balnoi, Poonch (Google Maps)". Google Maps. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Balnoi Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 24 April 2020.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Balnoi Population". Our Hero. Retrieved 24 April 2020.[permanent dead link]